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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

X30 DDLMOT history

X30 DDL is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 23 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 197,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

X30 DDL black Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
197,843 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X30 DDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X30 DDL was last recorded at 197,843 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,816 miles · 30 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
7,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,843 miles
  • 2025 – 192,933 miles
  • 2024 – 185,638 miles
  • 2023 – 175,275 miles
  • 2022 – 166,524 miles
  • 2021 – 158,628 miles
  • 2020 – 149,999 miles
  • 2019 – 137,851 miles
  • 2018 – 129,176 miles
  • 2017 – 119,260 miles
  • 2016 – 113,397 miles
  • 2015 – 107,207 miles
  • 2014 – 101,482 miles
  • 2013 – 95,820 miles
  • 2012 – 92,905 miles
  • 2011 – 87,861 miles
  • 2010 – 80,910 miles
  • 2009 – 72,231 miles
  • 2008 – 64,457 miles
  • 2007 – 51,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,843 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 3rd outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis member

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear height susp switch broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,843 miles (+27)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    197,843 miles
    Test number
    669563528914
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 3rd outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail197,816 miles (+4,883)1 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,816 miles
    Test number
    628847902084
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 3rd outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass192,933 miles (+7,295)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    192,933 miles
    Test number
    941494644654
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass185,638 miles (+10,363)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    185,638 miles
    Test number
    888395859513
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass175,275 miles (+8,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    175,275 miles
    Test number
    471108940787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass166,524 miles (+7,896)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    166,524 miles
    Test number
    629141906589
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass158,628 miles (+8,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    158,628 miles
    Test number
    424820082194
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass149,999 miles (+239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    149,999 miles
    Test number
    548609244084
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  9. Fail149,760 miles (+11,909)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,760 miles
    Test number
    861891182996
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Front rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  10. Pass137,851 miles (+8,675)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    137,851 miles
    Test number
    916243189649
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass129,176 miles (+9,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    129,176 miles
    Test number
    536802154820
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass119,260 miles (+5,863)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    119,260 miles
    Test number
    516457065182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stiff to open from the outside.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass113,397 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    113,397 miles
    Test number
    106349220481
    • AdvisoryRear height susp switch broken

  14. Fail113,397 miles (+6,190)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,397 miles
    Test number
    142560059426
    • FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • AdvisoryRear height susp switch broken

  15. Fail107,207 miles2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,207 miles
    Test number
    677428305105
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  16. Pass107,207 miles (+5,725)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    107,207 miles
    Test number
    847718505157
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  17. Pass101,482 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    101,482 miles
    Test number
    475387784090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail101,480 miles (+5,660)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,480 miles
    Test number
    358388474068
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass95,820 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    95,820 miles
    Test number
    439629553006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail95,820 miles (+2,915)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,820 miles
    Test number
    576292653034
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass92,905 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    92,905 miles
    Test number
    959147942097
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail92,904 miles (+5,043)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,904 miles
    Test number
    888521842097
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass87,861 miles (+6,951)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    87,861 miles
    Test number
    658813751031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass80,910 miles (+8,679)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    80,910 miles
    Test number
    144093050066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass72,231 miles (+7,774)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    72,231 miles
    Test number
    581661159015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass64,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    64,457 miles
    Test number
    703727158033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail64,457 miles (+13,120)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,457 miles
    Test number
    512501358055
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate faded and dirty
    • NoteNearside headlamp condensation in lens
    • NoteRear pads appear low

  28. Pass51,337 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    51,337 miles
    Test number
    312806447076
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front headlamp condensation in lens
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Questions about X30 DDL

Does X30 DDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X30 DDL is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X30 DDL?
The MOT on X30 DDL is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X30 DDL done?
X30 DDL was recorded at 197,843 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 7,461 miles a year.
Has X30 DDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X30 DDL has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on X30 DDL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on X30 DDL find?
X30 DDL passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front lower integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember, and 7 more.

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